Ceremonious party
1levee — I n 1. embankment, bank, mound, elevation of earth; dike, dam, breakwater, mole. 2. ridge, mound, hill, hillock. II n party, soiree, social gathering, gathering, get together; reception, ceremonious party, celebration, fete, gala …
2levee — n. 1. Time of rising. 2. [U. S.] Ceremonious party, reception, entertainment, soirée. 3. [Europe.] Morning reception (by a prince or great personage). 4. [U. S.] Embankment (along a river to prevent inundation) …
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9Military parade — The Grenadier Guards on parade outside Buckingham Palace, London …
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